Technical Program Manager (active Clearance)

Technical Program Manager (active Clearance) Coordinate multi-domain defense system integration for rapid deployment Location: Seattle Job Tags: Product About The Role Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. About The Team The Connected Warfare division provides the joint, time-sensitive, multi-domain, ubiquitous, connected mesh ecosystem built from hardware, software, and partners to solve mission command problems. This mesh powers applications and unifies Anduril capabilities that provide mission command to the warfighter and facilitate real‑time decisions at the tactical, operational, and strategic level of war. This ecosystem enables disproportionate impact by connecting every robot, human, and sensor in every domain, bringing together hundreds of thousands of endpoints across the planet. It transforms the way militaries close kill chains and leverage mission autonomy, and it enables developers to build experiences in a connected mesh ecosystem. About The Job As a Technical Program Manager, you will work closely with engineering, product, business, and government stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of our customers and partners. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, program management experience, customer focus, and an understanding of the defense sector. You'll be expected to bridge the gap between technical intricacies and business objectives, aligning projects with organizational goals. What You'll Do Program Management: Lead the planning, execution, and deployment of cross functional teams, ensuring alignment with the division's strategic objectives and customer requirements. Align program roadmaps, manage timelines, and allocate resources to ensure successful delivery and production‑quality. Balance competing priorities across multiple products and programs in a fast‑paced, startup environment. Cross‑functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary liaison between engineering teams, product management, and external stakeholders—including defense contractors and government entities. Align cross‑functional teams on their goals, dependencies, and deliverables. Drive effective communication and collaboration across distributed teams and locations. Technical Expertise: Understand the architecture, dependencies, and technical challenges of defense‑related systems. Support engineering teams in resolving technical issues, and making trade‑offs to meet division objectives. Ensure compliance with industry standards and government regulations, such as ITAR and RMF. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks proactively, including technical, schedule, and compliance‑related risks. Monitor dependencies, anticipate bottlenecks, and adjust plans as needed to maintain program momentum. Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with key customers, partners, and government agencies, ensuring program alignment with contractual obligations and stakeholder expectations. Prepare and deliver clear program updates, technical briefs, and performance reports for internal and external audiences. Process Improvement: Implement and refine processes to enhance program execution and efficiency within a startup environment. Leverage best practices in program management while adapting to the unique challenges of the defense sector. Cultivate knowledge management repositories and CI/CD pipelines to build processes that result in production‑quality engineering deliverables. Required Qualifications Minimum 5 years managing complex technical software programs for a commercial technology or aerospace and defense company Strong technical background with familiarity in systems engineering, software development, and hardware/software integration Proven track record effectively translating customer goals and needs into actionable engineering asks Proficiency with Agile methodologies and supporting tools Exceptional organizational and communication skills Willingness to travel as needed (up to 25%) Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated ability to scale operations and processes within large, mature organizations Proven track record in designing and implementing best practices that drive operational efficiency and sustainable growth using data‑driven decision making Familiarity with a defense acquisition process, compliance, and reporting requirements Experience with developing and operating distributed systems, CI/CD pipelines, APIs, middleware, 3rd‑party software developer experience initiatives, and/or modular system architectures Experience architecting and implementing automation solutions Proven ability to lead through influence and collaboration with multi‑disciplinary program teams Demonstrated success in a fast‑paced, innovative environment US Salary Range: $154,000 - $231,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including: Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents. For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidised by Anduril. Basic Life/AD&D and long‑term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents. Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans. 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work‑life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well. A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians. Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro‑kitchens. Company‑funded commuter benefits available based on your region. Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility). 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only) The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Anduril is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real‑world impact, we'd love to hear from you! To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Anduril